A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE - Henderson County Public Schools

Henderson County Board Of Public Education
Our Mission...Henderson County Public Schools will provide
all students the opportunity to learn and the encouragement to
succeed in a safe environment. We will honor the individual and
nurture the potential of all children.
The Henderson County Board of Public Education is comprised of
seven members, elected on a nonpartisan county-wide basis for fouryear
terms. The Board is guided by the Strategic Plan and Core
Values, with the primary function of establishing policies and
overseeing their implementation.
Regular business meetings are held the second Monday of each month
at the HCPS Administrative Offices on 414 Fourth Avenue West.
During the meetings, students and staff are recognized for
outstanding achievements. The public is always welcome to attend.
The Henderson County Board of Public Education members are
pictured to the right. First row left to right: Mrs. Melissa L. Maurer
(Vice Chairperson, third term), Mrs. Jane S. Orwoll (third term), Mrs. Lisa T. Edwards (first term). Second row left to right:
Mrs. Mary Louise Corn (first term), Ms. Betsy J. Copolillo (second term), Mr. Ervin W. Bazzle (Chairperson, third term), Mrs.
Debbie D. Reemes Ford (second term).
Strategic Plan
A Strategic Plan has guided the Henderson County Public School System since November 2000. Goals, objectives, and
strategies have been set that provide a means of evaluation by the Board of Public Education and school administration
of the system’s progress. Each year the School Board and school administration meet with a facilitator to evaluate the
progress made and revise or set new goals and objectives.
GOAL 1:
FOCUS ON EVERY CHILD
Objective A: Create significantly higher levels of expectations for each child
Objective B: Close the performance gap for under-performing students
Objective C: Enrich, extend and ensure mastery of the Standard Course of Study
GOAL II:
PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Objective A: Retain and recruit outstanding faculty and staff
Objective B: Enrich and extend the school counseling program
Objective C: Retain and recruit sufficient, quality support staff
GOAL III: LOWER CLASS SIZE
Objective A: Continue to implement and refine the long-range plan for lowering class size
Objective B: Provide corresponding support services and staff
Objective C: Continue to communicate the significance of lowering class size
GOAL IV: DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN SAFE, QUALITY SCHOOLS
Objective A: Plan for future construction and renovation
Objective B: Provide resources to respond quickly to maintenance and custodial needs
Objective C: Implement safe school plan
GOAL V:
STRENGTHEN AND FACILITATE COMMUNICATIONS
Objective A: Make the schools centers of the community
Objective B: Utilize technology as a major communications tool
Objective C: Develop and implement a communication plan
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